Steve was born the son of Alvin and Betty (Smith) Stanton in Detroit, Michigan, on March 25, 1956. He moved often in his childhood because of his father’s real estate business. Steve married Joyce Tomasik on February 14, 1993, in Las Vegas and they raised their family in West Bloomfield. Steve had a career in metal trades and retired from SPS Technologies in 2006. He was a proud member of the NRA.
Steve loved hunting, fishing, and watching Michigan football, golf, and Redwings hockey. He enjoyed spending time with his family at Proud Lake.
Steve is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Stanton; children Samantha (Jason) Hollyer, and Jeremy Stanton; grandchildren Cayden and Payton; siblings Neilla (David) Schiffman, Andrew Stanton, and Barb (Dennis) Hargrave; and numerous nieces and nephews. Steve was predeceased by his parents.
Steve’s family will hold a private memorial gathering at a later date. Details will be shared with immediate family members.
Memorial contributions may be made in Steve’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org.
